The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee advances ASHT's commitment to fostering a professional community where all members feel welcomed, valued and supported. The committee works to promote inclusive practices and sustainable initiatives across the society by reviewing policies and programs, collaborating with committees and volunteer groups and identifying opportunities to strengthen engagement, representation and belonging. Through ongoing education, dialogue and outreach, the committee helps ensure ASHT remains responsive to the evolving needs of the hand and upper extremity therapy community.
Committee Chair
Raveen Virdee, MOT, OTR/L
Vice Committee Chair
TBD
Board Liaison
Danielle Sparks, DHS, MOT, OTR, CHT
Committee Members
Gretchen Bachman, PhD, OTD, OTR/L, MBA, CEAS, CHT
Tauni Bird, OTD, OTR/L
Kerry Demers, OTR/L, CHT
Cecilia Fierro, OTD, OTR
Elaine Fondiller, OTR, CHT
Elizabeth Henriquez, MS, OTR/L
Kimberly Masker, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
Robert McClellan, OTR/L, CHT
Alexandra Nguyen, OTR, CHT
Rachel Pigott, MPH, OTR/L, CHT
Phyllis Ross, OTD, OTR/L, CHT, CLT
Erica Smith Victorson, OTR/L, CHT
Katherine Spanos, MS, OTR/L, CLT
Tamera Stanback Nanton, MS, OTR/L
Caroline Stegink-Jansen, PT, PhD, CHT
Josephine Wong, MA, OTR/L, CHT
Staff Liaison
Gene Terry, CAE, IOM
Interested in participating on a division, committee or ASHT project? Please review our current volunteer opportunities.